Japanese Kanji

shuu

gather · collect · compile

Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュウshuu
  • KUNあつ.めるatsu
  • KUNやわ.らぐyawa

Meaning

Gather, collect, compile.

Stroke order for 輯

輯 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents. Jinmeiyō kanji are officially approved for use in Japanese personal names and may be encountered in legal documents and family registries.

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